Early-Career Rail Traction Power Engineer

AECOM; Madrid; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Madrid seeks a Junior Electrical Engineer to join the Rail Systems and Traction Power team. You will deliver electrification projects for metro, light rail, tram and mainline systems, collaborating across disciplines to ensure design quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires 1–3 years in power systems or railway electrification, strong teamwork, and English communication. CAD/BIM familiarity is a plus; Spanish fluency is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineer with 1–3 years' experience in power systems or railway electrification.
• Must be able to communicate and develop projects in English.
• Knowledge of ETAP or DIgSILENT PowerFactory or equivalent.
• Desirable railway electrification experience and substation knowledge.
• CAD and BIM proficiency is a plus.
• Other languages, especially French or Italian, are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design development, risk assessment, and value engineering for traction power systems.
• Create electrical studies and analyze network models using power-system software.
• Space proofing design for TPS installations and cable routing.
• Produce technical reports, specs, and liaise with BIM/CAD modellers.
• Develop diagrams, schematics, and equipment schedules for project stages.
• Review client and supplier documentation; support technical solutions.
• Assist with site surveys, testing, and commissioning when required.
• Integrate design within the System Engineering and System Assurance process.
• Attend design team meetings and present design justifications.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Teamwork

English communication

Problem solving

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Job description

AECOM in Madrid seeks a Junior Electrical Engineer to join the Rail Systems and Traction Power team. You will deliver electrification projects for metro, light rail, tram and mainline systems, collaborating across disciplines to ensure design quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires 1–3 years in power systems or railway electrification, strong teamwork, and English communication. CAD/BIM familiarity is a plus; Spanish fluency is advantageous.